Police report attacks on nearly 90 Teslas in Canada
Almost 90 vehicles have been damaged in a series of attacks on Tesla dealerships and vehicle owners in Canada, prompting police investigations from Vancouver to Montreal.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage to identify suspects, and anyone with information is urged to contact them at 905-546-3886 or report it to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Incidents targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been on the rise in both Canada and the U.S., allegedly in response to Elon Musk’s ties with President Donald Trump, where Musk is perceived as one of Trump’s advisers.
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Dealership Graffiti
On March 21, Vancouver police announced charges against a 27-year-old man from Vancouver following a vandalization incident at a Tesla dealership.
According to reports, the vandalism occurred at a dealership near Burrard and West 4th Avenue at around 1:30 a.m. on March 21.
The suspect, located nearby by officers, is scheduled to appear in court on May 15.
These incidents are among eight acts of mischief this year believed to be politically motivated and targeting Tesla due to Elon Musk’s political alignment with the U.S. government.
All cases are currently open and being investigated.
Two Teslas Damaged in Calgary
The first incident occurred on March 18, between 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
The vehicle owner, alerted by a notification, witnessed the blaze and immediately reported it to emergency services.
Police confirmed that the fire was intentionally started with an accelerant.
Authorities are appealing to individuals who may have parked in the area between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. to review their vehicle’s camera system for possible footage of the incident.
The second incident took place on March 19, around 9:50 p.m., where a gray 2025 Tesla Cybertruck was also set ablaze in a southeast Calgary storage lot.
“We are actively investigating these arson cases involving Tesla vehicles,” stated Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs of the Calgary Police Service Arson & Robbery Unit.
Tesla owners parking in insecure locations are advised to activate sentry mode, which utilizes the vehicle’s camera system to monitor any suspicious activities and alert the owner.
Both arson inquiries are ongoing.
London Investigation
Emergency crews responded to a parking lot around 11:30 p.m., and firefighters extinguished the fire that had severely damaged the 2025 4-door black Tesla S, estimated at approximately $140,000.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators are requesting anyone with dash-cam or surveillance footage of the incident to contact the police.
The Canadian Press contributed to this article.
